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05-09-1983 CC MIN REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY 9, 1983 Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Councilmembers Engstrom, Duitsman, Schuldt, and Gunkel. Members Absent: None The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle. 1. Agenda Item 5~ Light Standards, #6 Elk River Utilities~ and #7 Reconsideration of specific issues by the City Council were added to the May 9, 1983, City Council Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 9, 1983, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 2 . Minu tes COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 25, 1983 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Mn/DOT Highway 10 Improvements Mr. Jim Weingartz of the Minnesota Department of Transportation was present to review the Highway 10 Project. Mr. Weingartz reviewed the concerns which were raised at a previous meeting regarding the raised medians in the downtown area, the on-street parking in the vicinity of the Crossroads Cafe, the signalization and the intersection of 4th Street, Morton and Highway 10. Mr. Weingartz indicated that the Minnesota Department of Transportation feels very strongly that the raised median must be a part of the project in order to make turn lanes and signals function properly in the downtown area. Mr. Weingartz further indicated that there are quite a number of spaces vacant in the parking lot between Kemper Drug and the Standard Gas Station, and that to construct a parking lane to accommodate approx- imately eight spaces would cost approximately $30,000 which would be impractical and unfeasible. Mr. Weingartz reviewed the redesign of the intersection of 4th Street, Morton and Highway 10. Mr. Weingartz indicated that the City's share of the participation in the entire Highway 10 Project would be approximately $60,000. General discussion was carried on regarding the revised plans, channelization of traffic, and the total Improvement Project. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 83-$ A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAYOUT OF THE HIGHWAY 10 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 83-9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 10. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. City Council Minutes May 9, 1983 Page Two 4. Redevelopment Plan The City Administrator ind.cated that representatives of the Downtown Development Corporation and Kraus Ande son were present to review tentative plans for the Downtown Redevelopment Pro.ect. Mr. Rob Van Va1kenberg, Chairman of the Downtown Development Corporation, reviewed the Downtown Development Corporation's progress in the Downtown Redevelopment Project. Discussion was carried on regarding the plans, the method of financing, traffic studies, and the HRA's involvement. The purpose of the presentation was to keep the City Council informed of the progress on the Downtown Redevelopment Project. 5. Joint Powers Agreement with School District for Recreation Program The City Administrator indicated that the Joint Powers Agreement proposed between the City and School District is designed to implement a recreation program for the City of Elk River. The City Administrator indicated that he had met with Mr. George Zabee of the School District, Mr. Dennis Carlson of the Community Ed Office, and Mr. Mike O'Brien of the Recreation Board regarding the Recreation Program for the City of Elk River. The City Administrator indicated that the Joint Powers Agreement will be presented to the School Board for their review and approval at their May 10th meeting. Counci1member Duitsman indicated that he was in favor of a City Recreation Program sponsored by the School District and the City of Elk River. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that he was also in favor of a Recreation Program for the community. General Discussion was carried on regarding the types of programs and budgeting that would be provided for the Recreation Program for 1983. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, SUBJECT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD'S AGREE- MENT. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 5k 2. Light Standards The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Pat Donahue has requested that the over- head lines in the area of the Post Office be replaced by ground lines, and that the street lights be replaced. The City Administrator indicated that the City Council should address the questions of a street lighting standard as the standard could be brought into the downtown for the Downtown Redevelopment Project. The City Administrator indicated that the lighting for the new proposed bridge has been approved by the Elk River Utilities, and further indicated that he felt the lighting standards should be developed and approved by the City Council. Counci1member Duitsman indicated that he agreed that the City Council should look at a lighting standard for the City. Counci1member Duitsman further indicated that the Utilities could not donate street lights to the City any more, because of the cost. It was the consensus of the City Council to develop a design and light standard to be uniform throughout the downtown area of the City. City Council Minutes May 9, 1983 Page Three 6. Elk River Utilities Councilmember Duitsman indicated that the Elk River Utilities is interested in moving to the basement of the City hall building. Councilmember Duitsman further indicated that the Elk River Utilities would pay for the renovation of the offices in the lower portion of the City Hall Building. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he thought the downstairs area of the City Hall could be used for meeting rooms and council meetings. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt it would be practical to have the Elk River Utilities and the Elk River City Staff located in the same building. General discussion was carried on regarding the renovation of the City Hall and phasing of the renovation. It was the general consensus of the City Council that renovation of the City Hall' was not a number priority, but the City Staff should look into cost and methods of renovation of the City Hall. 7. Reconsideration of Issues by the City Council Councilmember Gunkel questioned the possibility of an issue coming before the City Council after the City Council has taken. a vote. Councilmember Gunkel questioned the means of bringing the issue before the City Council. The City Administrator indicated that the motion to reconsider must come from the prevailing vote, but that the issue could also come before the City Council under! the open mike portion of the City Council Meeting. Mayor Hinkle stressed the importance of the reconsideration of an issue. It was the general consensus of the City Council that an issue could come before the City Council again at the open mike portion of the agenda. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Respectfully Submitted, ~\(,'-'1 'I } 11': ./ . / . ~/ f' ,/ ,\ '/~, dJ ",I, "- // i ...1 r;: .~... /l' ,,/) 11M" II &, IO()~ U4i~.!J-.U71'LU.J !A~ . ,I Phyllis Boedigheim r Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer PB:st